The Morgan Library & Museum
opens at 10:30 today
Museum Charitable organisation Landmark and historical place
Once library of financier Pierpont Morgan—now a museum, research library, music venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. The Morgan Library & Museum began as the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan, one of the preeminent collectors and cultural benefactors in the United States.
Today it is a museum, independent research library, music venue, architectural landmark, and historic site. Read more
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Daniel Gustav L. 2016-02-11good mornind I send to you a letter the 10 January 2016 by I am interressed to command the facsimilés of manuscripts Gustav MAHLER collection Eduard...
Stephen E. 2016-12-04Went to see the Martin Luther exhibit & was astounded! After studying Luther for 20 years, it was amazing to be able to the documents. Spent time...
Barbara H. 2016-12-01The Morgan is a precious institution, a small gem especially at this time of year.
Roger Sen G. 2016-11-25One of the best experiences in all of New York City!
Jeanne S. 2016-11-24A must visit if you are in the city! I absolutely loved it!
Chez R. 2016-11-21The building (New and old), the music violin and Cello.. the serenity.. the Charlotte Bronte exhibit.. the library and all the other exhibits added up...
Susan L. 2016-11-18Wonderful exhibit of ancient artifacts, wonderful art in a luxurious building. Attended a private event and was able to spend time looking at...
MK Andy O. 2016-11-16wonderful, esp on
Diane A. 2016-10-31DuBuffet's Drawings is a a gem of a show at the treasured Morgan Library and Museum. ..an elegant place that nearly always enlightens your head and...
Mike S. 2016-10-26This gem was a complete surprise. From the manuscript and archeological treasures to the special exhibitions the quality dazzled.
Rosanna Gomez M. 2016-10-16After years of visiting NYC, I finally visited the Morgan Library. A true gem with an incredible library, including a Gutenberg bible (one of 3) on...
Joseph C. 2016-10-12I have been going here since I was a child. It provided for me an understanding and an entry to the world of books, knowledge, and the value of...
Leslie B. 2016-10-09Beautiful library, would have been lovelier if security wasn't taking their jobs far too seriously and were more civil.
Jeffrey B. 2016-10-08I really enjoyed my first visit to the Morgan Library & Museum. The Near Eastern cylinder seals exhibit was wonderful and well done. Enjoyed Morgan's...
Maggie Russell B. 2016-10-05A fine, small museum for people who like to look carefully at interesting things.
Gabriela B. 2016-09-25Every time I visit the Morgan Library I am reminded why books matter and why libraries are so important: literature of every kind deserves a special...
Anna S. 2016-09-23One of the first places I went to once I came to New York City: Stunning art, graceful library and breathtaking ceilings. A MUST GO! Now, I am lucky...
Marc K. 2016-09-12We loved our visit on Sunday and,in particular, the Charlotte Bronte exhibit. There was a wonderful violin and cello performing. Great young players!
Yanelkys B. 2016-09-12It's always great to go to the Motgan Library and that Charlotte Brontë exhibit was perfect.
Zina H. 2016-09-03Une bibliothèque magnifique de style néo-renaissance avec une incroyable collection. On y découvre une rotonde tout en marbre de différentes...
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The Morgan Library & M. 2017-10-30
Another gorgeous binding now on view in "Magnificent Gems: Medieval Treasure Bindings"! The silversmiths who designed it based this splendid Presentation of Christ in the Temple on an Armenian miniature in the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. On it, the Vi
Another gorgeous binding now on view in "Magnificent Gems: Medieval Treasure Bindings"! The silversmiths who designed it based this splendid Presentation of Christ in the Temple on an Armenian miniature in the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. On it, the Vi
The Morgan Library & M. 2017-10-28
It's International Observe the Moon Night! What better way to spend a beautiful autumn night? German Romantic artist Casper David Friedrich is well known for his depictions of night skies. In this work, Friedrich cut a circle out of the watercolor and t
It's International Observe the Moon Night! What better way to spend a beautiful autumn night? German Romantic artist Casper David Friedrich is well known for his depictions of night skies. In this work, Friedrich cut a circle out of the watercolor and t
The Morgan Library & M. 2017-10-27
In addition to being FREE on Fridays 7-9pm, did you know the Morgan also holds free tours with our amazing docents? On CUNY TV show Study With the Best, Miryam Wasserman tells her story about becoming a docent at the Morgan after retiring as a City Tech
In addition to being FREE on Fridays 7-9pm, did you know the Morgan also holds free tours with our amazing docents? On CUNY TV show Study With the Best, Miryam Wasserman tells her story about becoming a docent at the Morgan after retiring as a City Tech
The Morgan Library & M. 2017-10-27
The New Yorker thinks that "Drawn to Greatness: Master Drawings from the Thaw Collection" is an "almost unbearably excellent show"!
The New Yorker thinks that "Drawn to Greatness: Master Drawings from the Thaw Collection" is an "almost unbearably excellent show"!
The Morgan Library & M. 2017-10-26
Spooooky! This Egyptian papyrus fragment contains a vignette of Chapter 110 of the Book of the Dead! Papyrus of Ser, born of Isis-urt (called the Amherst Egyptian Papyrus), Egypt, 26th dynasty (ca. 685-525 B.C.).Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan (1837-191
Spooooky! This Egyptian papyrus fragment contains a vignette of Chapter 110 of the Book of the Dead! Papyrus of Ser, born of Isis-urt (called the Amherst Egyptian Papyrus), Egypt, 26th dynasty (ca. 685-525 B.C.).Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan (1837-191
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